Peruvian pods: prism-like cabins hang high above Cuzco’s Sacred Valley

Glamping is reaching new heights in South America – 122 m up a rocky cliff, in fact. That is where travel company Natura Vive’s Skylodge Suites hang, high above Peru's Sacred Valley, near the city of Cuzco.
These three prism-like cabins – made from aerospace aluminium, solar panels and glass – offer all the modern comforts one could reasonably hope for when glamping high up in the mountains.
To reach the sky high accommodation, campers have to climb up via a laddered ferrata trail (and down with the assistance of zip lines).
The pods are spacious but by no means palatial, measuring just over 7m long and 2m wide, each containing a bedroom, a dining area and a private bathroom, separated by an insulated wall. Glass walls all round afford awe-inspiring views of the world below, while a small landing platform above offers an ideal picnic spot for adrenaline-seekers.
Whilst the environmental footprint of the capsules have been called into question, there is no doubt that taking in the Sacred Valley from such a vantage point would be a unique experience. Here, at least, Airbnb has serious competition.
Three prism-like cabins, made from aerospace aluminium, solar panels and glass, offer all the modern comforts one could expect from an alternative housing solution
To reach the pods, campers have to climb high up via a laddered ferrata trail (and down with the assistance of zip lines)
Each pod measures just over 7m long and 2m wide...
… and contains a bedroom, a dining area and a private bathroom, separated by an insulated wall
Glass walls afford awe-inspiring views of the world below
Lights and energy used within the pods are supplied by solar panels attached to each cavity
Seen from below, the Skylodge Suites almost disappear into their cliff-side surroundings
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